Former Wimbledon quarterfinalist Bernard Tomic is not going to make an look on the Australia Open this season after he was left off the wildcard entrants to the grand slam’s qualifying.
Tomic has a minimum of made it to qualifying for the Australian main since 2008, regardless of his rating going into free fall lately.
The controversial 30-year-old Queenslander’s rating dropped to world No. 825 in August final 12 months however he has rebounded considerably, transferring to No. 462 after three Futures event wins and a ultimate to finish final season.
But regardless of being the twenty second ranked Aussie male at present on the tour, Tomic was missed for a collection of children, greater than half of the 9 ranked decrease than Tomic.
19-year-old’s James McCabe (No. 406) and Philip Sekulic (No. 543), 18-year-old’s Derek Pham (No. 1017), Jeremy Jin (No. 990), Edward Winter (No. 672) and American Bruno Kuzuhara (No. 636), who received the Australia Open boys title final 12 months, all earned qualifying wildcards.
They’ll be joined by 21-year-olds Dane Sweeny (No. 249) and Tristan Schoolkate (No. 367) and 23-year-old Adam Walton (No. 432).
Tomic, who reportedly didn’t apply for a wildcard however may nonetheless have been awarded one, advised First Serve he would use the snub as motivation.
“I’m not expecting any favours. I’m going to prove my point and earn my way,” Tomic stated on his technique to Doha.
“I understand Tennis Australia has made their decision. It’s good to see the young tennis players getting an opportunity. I’m at a place in my life where I don’t complain anymore. I’m focused and I’ve been training hard. I’ll let my tennis do the talking. Last quarter of 2022, I won three tournaments and made four finals.
“This year is my year, if no one is going to help support me, I’ll get back to top 100 on my own. My headspace is very different. I’m in a positive environment, good people around me, I’m in a healthy, happy relationship. Now all there is to do, is get back to where I belong.”
It’s hardly stunning Tennis Australia have been trying to distance themselves from the previous World No. 17 after he blasted Australian legend, Davis Cup captain and one of many key wildcard judges Lleyton Hewitt.
“No one likes him any more,” Tomic stated after a first-round Open exit in 2019.
“We have a lot of issues that not a lot of players are happy about. We all know who those players are. Myself, (Thanasi) Kokkinakis, (Nick) Kyrgios.”
Last season he stated he’d “win Wimbledon” earlier than the top of his profession regardless of having misplaced in straight units in qualifying to then-World No. 146 Roman Safiullin 6-1 6-4.
Days later he revealed he had contracted Covid.
He was then largely identified for his ongoing social media feud with Kyrgios — who made the Wimbledon ultimate and had the season of his life in 2022.
